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Rosa Linda’s provides free Thanksgiving dinner to the needy

The Aguirre family will be hosting its 23rd annual free Thanksgiving Day Feast for Denver’s needy families. The event will take place at the family’s restaurant, Rosa Linda’s Mexican Café, at 2005 W 33rda Ave. from 10 am to 4 pm, on November 22, 2006, Thanksgiving Day. The menu includes shredded turkey, green chile, rice, beans, stuffing and much more.

Each year, about 1,500 needy people come to the restaurant for the feast. Over the past 23 years the Aguirre family’s feast has fed more than 20,000 people. The tradition began in 1985, when the Aguirre family decided to give something nice back to the community. Looking back at the first couple of years Rosa Linda says, “I did not have much, but I had more than most. If all I could offer the needy in my community was some rice, beans and chile I was determined to do it!” Each year, as the restaurant has grown and become well established, the menu and the amount of people they feed has expanded. Each year serving Thanksgiving dinner At Rosa Linda’s Mexican Cafe for many families has become a tradition of its own.

“We at Rosa Linda’s Mexican Café would like to notify those who are alone for the holidays or in need that on this day tummies should be full and hearts should not be alone,” said Virgilio and Rosa Linda Aguirre. “This is our way to thank our community for the support that we have had throughout the years.” It is highly recommended that able bodied families make an effort to come to the restaurant for the dinner. Volunteers will be delivering food to elderly families only. Patience is urged and requested.

All food donations will be accepted at Rosa Linda’s Mexican Café Monday thru Saturday 10 AM-9 PM. Volunteers are urged to look around their neighborhood and surrounding area and make contact with somebody who may need a warm meal and a little company on Thanksgiving Day.

For more information feel free to call (303) 455-0608 or email the family.